Ogaga Ifowodo has won the $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his poetry collection, Why Does God Need a Gun? The recognition affirms the power of poetry to confront uncomfortable truths, question entrenched beliefs, and give voice to people whose suffering is often overlooked. The award highlights the significance of literary works that address pressing social issues. Ifowodo's win brings national and international attention to Nigerian literature.
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